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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1949
Page
3
Bridgetown resident ex Flying Officer Stanley L. Dilkes received the US DFC for a daring rescue of B26 survivors in New Britain. The Catalina flying-boat faced severe weather and enemy fire, landed offshore after a three night wait, and successfully completed a takeoff with seven extra crew aboard.
State Housing Commission supplied Bridgetown Road Board with building and alteration permits totaling £2380. Details include Burgess new dwelling £680 Copley sheds £450 Hester sheds £260 M B and J Hamilton alterations £300 D Champ alterations £200. Mrs Gunn summer house permit left to Building Committee. Mrs Green alterations granted. Brunetti additions to dwelling and workshop postponed to committee.
Bridgetown batted first as W Meredith and G Ka Moore top scored, while T Bashford and R Mellows led the bowling for Upper Blackwood. Morgan starred with 67 and Clyde Perks, G Morgan, and Lee Steere contributed in a tense chase as Bridgetown held on for a win after a long innings that featured multiple dismissals and key partnerships.
At the Bridgetown Road Board meeting a letter from Mr C P Scott urged adding three bus routes through Winninup and nearby roads. He noted Education Dept approval would require road repairs. The board placed the roads on its works schedule and advised Mr Scott.
Ian Rawson recalls West friends as newspapers cover the Pan Pacific Jamboree. The Victorian contingent attended the Jamboree while attendance lagged at last Friday’s meeting. A 1949 cubmaster is sought and Scoutmaster Sandi Lands invites interested locals. Olt to run a three weekend battle drive starting this weekend. Albany badge recipients to be honored for tests passed. Upcoming camps planned for February. All scouts urged to wear uniform Friday night.
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